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Accounting Assistant/Grants Specialist
Odanah, WIApril 1st, 2026
Summary:For further information and how to apply, contact directly:Send Application and Resume To:Bad River TribeAttn: Human ResourcesP.O. Box 39Odanah, WI 54861Darcie.powless@badriverhwc.comHRmanager@badriver-nsn.govHRassistant@Badriver-nsn.gov Summary: The Accounting Assistant/Grant Specialist is responsible for performing a wide variety of accounting and grant-related duties specific to fiscal responsibilities, reporting, etc. This position will assist with correspondence, accounting practices, ordering supplies, maintaining an efficient and effective recordkeeping system, assistance withgrant solicitations; applications; submissions and reporting assistance.Job Announcement Flyer:Accounting Assistant Grant.pdf [pdf - 183.08 KB] Duties:Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Must maintain and review daily cash in operating and depository Accounts.• Assist with the cash handling procedures, policies and accountability.• Assist with the creation of internal controls specific to accounting procedures, protocols and practices that address financial spreadsheets, budgetary language, and financial workflow.• Handle weekly paper deposits to include proper coding, receipt matching, scanning and logging.• Assist in the preparation of the annual clinic budget.• Prepare budget modifications with supportive documentation.• Assist with IHS payments and budget modifications.• The ability to create spreadsheets is desired.• Aid in the reconciliation of the credit card payments.• Assist with supply ordering, inventory and stocking.• Provide guidance to procurement clerk'.• Assist and train staff with the Microix system.• Develop financial/accounting policies, procedures, protocols, and a manual for clinic staff development.• Create a priority log which meets the clinic accounting department's needs daily, weekly, monthly and/or yearly.• Oversee GSA Fleet Drive-thru program to include preventative maintenance, mileage reporting and usage logs.• Attend budgetary meetings with clinic departments weekly, monthly or as necessary.• Assist with the implementation and enforcement of accounting policies and procedures.• Must always maintain confidentiality, ability to build trust and professional ethics by complying with HIPAA, Privacy Act, and other laws pertaining to privacy in a health care setting.• Must understand State, Federal and Private grants, applications, submission, awards, reporting and close-outs.• Assist with grant application, budget narratives, and grant budget details; proofread and edit application as necessary. Qualifications:Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Knowledge of the uniqueness of the Bad River Community. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience:Required:• B.S/B. A in Business Administration or a related field, or a combination of College/Vocational credits with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in grant writing• Must be familiar with tribal accounting strings, GL's, fiscal year details and other funding and/or budget needs.• Must have knowledge and experience with computers, current software applications, and electronic recordkeeping.• Demonstrate experience in obtaining grants from non-profits, charities, Federal and/or State agencies.• Must have a working knowledge of the grant development and grant management processes.• High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred:Associate of Arts degree in office management, business, or related field especially in a health care setting or experience. Work Type:Announcement #:Accounting Assistant/Grants Specialist Who May Apply?US Citizens